By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria is set to witness a major environmental and economic transformation as a comprehensive inland waterways clean-up initiative backed by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) takes shape to address pollution and unlock opportunities within the country’s blue economy. The project, which was initiated during the tenure of the immediate past Managing…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Government and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have entered into a strategic partnership to develop a sustainable and modern waterways transportation system in the state through the Omi Eko Project. The partnership, announced at a signing ceremony held at the headquarters of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), will…
By Seun Ibiyemi Blue Lagos Initiatives has entered into a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) to expand access to healthcare services in riverine and coastal communities through the deployment of a telemedicine scheme across 152 underserved settlements in Lagos State. The partnership was formalized during a high-level meeting between the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the House of Representatives to reject the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill, warning that the legislation could undermine Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, threaten jobs and increase costs for consumers. In a statement issued by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muda…
…We will sustain regional collaboration– NIMASA By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government of Nigeria through NIMASA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening seafarers’ documentation and maritime digitalization, a focus that was highlighted during a four-day study visit by officials of the Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with Interferry, has commenced the practical phase of the Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP) with its first in-person training session held at the Caverton Marine Ferry Building Facility in Badore, Ajah, Lagos. The training, which attracted 50 participants from across the maritime sector, focused…
By Seun Ibiyemi Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation, dredging and expansion of Nigeria’s eastern ports as part of efforts to improve port efficiency, stimulate economic activities and reduce congestion at the Lagos ports. Afolabi made the appeal while receiving the Executive Secretary and…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria has said it will leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to intensify the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing while strengthening marine resource management and ocean governance. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this during a meeting with the European…
By Seun Ibiyemi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining clean, safe and sustainable inland waterways as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day. The Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIWA, Umar Yusuf Girei, made the commitment in a statement…
By Seun Ibiyemi A fresh controversy has erupted in Nigeria’s maritime sector as Principal Consultant, International Trade Advisory Services, Okey Ibeke, accused Grimaldi Agency Nigeria of violating customs regulations through the alleged sale of 2,500 shipping containers without proper conversion and payment of duties. Ibeke, in a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, dismissed Grimaldi’s…
